Post-doc Position in Bioethics and Regulations for Stem Cell and Genome Editing, CiRA, Kyoto University

Minari Lab, Uehiro Research Div. for iPS Cell Ethics, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University

53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

5-min walk from Jingu-marutamachi Station of Keihan Electric Railway

Job description

The Uehiro Research Division for iPS Cell Ethics is home to an interdisciplinary team of researchers who are integrated in an excellent network of international partners. The division is based at the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, a leading institute on stem cell research, especially iPS cells, from basic science to clinical applications. This environment gives us splendid opportunities to work directly with stem cell scientists in order to challenge the ethical issues surrounding stem cell research. The Jusaku Minari Lab is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher interested in research on bioethics and regulations for stem cell clinical applications, genome editing, genomics and other related topics. We offer an active and collaborative work environment in a multidisciplinary field.

“Act for the Promotion of Science, Technology, and Innovation” will be applied to those who engage in the work of this position.

For details of our institute and research in our lab, please visit the sites below:

Academic research and publications or work experience on “bioethics”, “research ethics” or “science and technology studies (STS)” (Keywords: ethical, legal and social issues, regulations and public engagement)

Flexibility to work collaboratively and willingness to address real life issues on bioethics

Very good organizational skills and strong ability to work independently

Very good knowledge of English, both orally and written

Contract period

From the day you take the position after July 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 with a possibility of renewal until the end of the project (March 31, 2023, but there is the possibility of extending the project). When the term expires, the employment contract will be terminated. The employment contract can be renewed at the expiration of the contract of fixed-term employment only when you have achieved excellent work performance and demonstrated good work attitude and capabilities. Working conditions may be changed at the renewal of the contract. However excellent your work performance, attitude, and capabilities are, the contract may not be renewed or changes may be made to the current working conditions at the time of renewal, if renewed, due to reasons that the financial status has been changed or that the job contents specified above have become no longer needed because of the reorganization of the lab or reassignment of the lab’s principal investigator.

Deadline for application We will close the recruitment when the position is filled.

Documents to be submitted

Please submit the following documents:

Curriculum vitae (Form 1) Please include your email address and telephone number along with the names and email addresses of three persons who can act as references.

List of research achievements or professional achievements (publications, presentations, acquired research funds, patents, etc.) (Form 2)

Outlines of research progress and research results in the past (Form 3)

Reprints of research articles (2 articles)

Recommendation letters written by three persons who can act as references Please use Forms 1 through 3 for the documents required above. You will find the Forms for downloading at: http://www.cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp/e/employment/img/doc/Application_Forms.zip If you do not find appropriate items in the Forms, please add items as needed. Additional information may be requested in the screening process

Contact

Please send the application documents to the following address by postal mail or e-mail.

Minari Lab, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University

53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507 JAPAN

E-mail: minari-g*cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp（Please change “*” to “＠”.）

TEL: 075-366-7194

Please be sure to write “Application documents for Post-doctoral Researcher of Minari Lab” on the envelope or in the subject line of the e-mail.

Inquiries about the job specifications or working conditions can be made at: minari-g *cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please change “*” to “＠”), mentioning in the subject lineas: “Re: Recruitment of Post-doctoral Researcher of Minari Lab”

Selection method

An interview will follow the screening of the application documents. Those who have passed the screening will be informed of the date and time of the interview via e-mail or in writing and may be requested to give a lecture on the research or professional achievements at the interview. (Interviewees will bear their transportation and accommodation expenses for the interview.)

*Results will be informed via e-mail or in writing as soon as the decision is made.

Others Submitted documents shall be used just for the selection and never be disclosed, transferred, or lent to a third party without due reasons. Please be advised that the submitted documents shall not be returned.

We are looking forward to your application.

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Post-doc Position in Bioethics and Regulations for Stem Cell and Genome Editing, CiRA, Kyoto University